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A Humble Collection

of Essays
           UPDATED Sept 23rd, 2009




A Brief Forward


The Topics that are contained on this site are intended to be a Point of Departure. Herein are only brief "tastes" of ideas, suggestions, and techniques. Please use the links and references to further explore interests and gain understanding. Inclusion or omission herein does not necessarily imply agreement or disagreement. There is an effort of design in the arrangement and content. It is a work in progress, as is Life.

There is no intention that here is the "Final Say". In Fact, the contrary is true. These brief excerpts are intended to begin discussion and debate, To begin the internal and external dialogue that leads to discovery. I do hope you find concepts and skills that, within the context of your life, will challenge and serve.



Also, one disclaimer : This site is simply one person's effort. It is not endorsed by anyone or any agency but myself. I have tried to reference all essays as to source so that, if you find any of my journey of use or interest, you may personally retrace some of the steps I have taken so far.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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   The Foundation - Unconditional Self Acceptance

   Perspectives on Change and Progress

   Looking at Core Problems

   Irrationality - A "Fatal Flaw"

   Get In "Touch"

   Think Reality

   Tricks to Success - ABC's

   The Trap

   Understanding Your Biology

   Actualization

   Considerations of Spiritual Wellness

   Philosophy, Emotion, & Reason

   Wisdom from the Far East

   Anger - the High Price of Loosing Your Cool

   Boundaries - A Guide

   Frustration & Procrastination

   Fear- An Exercise in Time Travel

   Guilt and Resentment

   "Rules of For Being Human"

   Semantics - The Importance of the Word

   How it Works

   Quotes - Some Serious, Some Humorous



                     Assertiveness

                     Self-Discipline.


                      If You "MUST" Compare...

                     Feeling "Blue"...

                     A "Bit" Tense...

                     Thoughts - Emotions... What's the Fuss?

                     Don't Let Your "But" Get in the Way

                     What Do You Believe ?

                     What is a Family To Do ?

                     Peace Building - Conflict Resolution

                     The Facts - Coping Statements and Disputations 

                    



                     Is There A Problem?

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